Senior Mining Manager - Remote Leadership

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Fully remote work

Health, dental, vision, and life-insu

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Mining Manager to lead strategic planning and operational oversight for a global, fully remote role. You will manage multiple sites, optimize productivity, control budgets, and drive safety and environmental performance while guiding remote teams and shaping the future of the mining operations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in mining leadership, a degree in Mining Engineering or related field, and an MBA or similar qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field; MBA or Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in mining operations, with senior management roles.
• Experience managing remote, multi-site mining operations with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning and execution across multiple mining sites.
• Develop strategies to boost productivity, reduce costs, and improve safety.
• Manage budgets, CAPEX, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
• Lead remote teams of site managers and staff, fostering accountability.
• Analyze data and market trends to identify growth and efficiency opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Decision making

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field

MBA or Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Mining Manager to lead their operational oversight and strategic planning from a remote location. This position is for an individual with a proven track record of success in managing large-scale mining operations, now looking to leverage their expertise in a fully remote leadership role. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence, optimizing resource utilization, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, environmental performance, and profitability across multiple sites. This role requires exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills to manage diverse teams and projects remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic planning and operational execution of multiple mining sites.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve safety performance.
• Manage budgets, capital expenditure, and resource allocation across various mining operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
• Lead and mentor remote teams of site managers and operational staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Analyze operational data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency gains.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field; MBA or Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in mining operations, with a significant portion in senior management roles.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, complex mining projects and diverse teams remotely.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management and capital investment analysis.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and significant performance-based bonus.
• Fully remote work arrangement with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive executive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan and potential for equity participation.
• Opportunity to lead significant strategic initiatives in the global mining sector .